On Thursday, November 20th, 2008 The American Friends of the Phelophepa Train held their 7th Annual Gala Awards Dinner, at the TimesCenter in the New York Times building. This year, the Phelophepa Achievement Award for Excellence was presented live to Archbishop-Emeritus Desmond M. Tutu, by Award Winning Actress, Whoppi Goldberg, for his support and commitment to advancing health care for the poor in South Africa.